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Section 8 rent in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI

FY2025 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI MSA, covering 18 ZIP codes.

$2,341Avg 2BR FMR / mo
$2,575Avg 2BR at 110% Standard
18ZIP Codes

Fair market rent by bedroom count

Base SAFMR across all ZIP codes in this market. Housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates.

BedroomsLowest ZIPAverageHighest ZIPAvg 110% Standard
Studio$1,510$1,788$2,620$1,967
1 Bedroom$1,540$1,807$2,640$1,987
2 Bedrooms$1,930$2,341$3,460$2,575
3 Bedrooms$2,640$3,158$4,650$3,474
4 Bedrooms$2,920$3,612$5,370$3,973

Small multifamily Section 8 income

Estimated gross monthly and annual rent for 2-to-4 unit properties, assuming every unit is rented to Section 8 at this market's average fair market rent. Small multifamily is a favorite for long-term buy-and-hold investors stacking stable voucher income across multiple doors.

Property TypeUnit MixGross Monthly RentGross Annual Rent
Duplex2 × 2BR$4,682$56,184
Triplex3 × 2BR$7,023$84,276
Fourplex4 × 2BR$9,364$112,368
Fourplex4 × 3BR$12,632$151,584

Gross scheduled rent before vacancy, maintenance and management. Run any Hawaii multifamily listing through RealG to model it against real operating costs, or try the rental property calculator.

Highest-paying ZIP codes

Top 15 of 18 ZIP codes in this market, ranked by 2-bedroom SAFMR.

ZIP Code1BR2BR3BR4BR
96713 $2,640 $3,460 $4,650 $5,370
96779 $2,370 $3,100 $4,170 $4,810
96708 $2,200 $2,880 $3,870 $4,470
96753 $2,020 $2,650 $3,560 $4,110
96761 $1,920 $2,520 $3,390 $3,910
96790 $1,780 $2,330 $3,130 $3,620
96733 $1,760 $2,310 $3,100 $3,590
96767 $1,760 $2,310 $3,100 $3,590
96784 $1,760 $2,310 $3,100 $3,590
96788 $1,760 $2,310 $3,100 $3,590
96768 $1,730 $2,270 $3,050 $3,520
96793 $1,580 $2,070 $2,780 $3,210
96732 $1,540 $1,960 $2,640 $3,040
96729 $1,540 $1,930 $2,640 $2,920
96748 $1,540 $1,930 $2,640 $2,920

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI?
For FY2025, the average 2-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent in the Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI MSA is $2,341 per month, ranging from $1,930 to $3,460 depending on ZIP code. Local housing authorities may set payment standards between 90% and 110% of these rates, so the average 2-bedroom payment standard can reach $2,575.
What is a Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR)?
SAFMRs are fair market rents that HUD publishes at the ZIP code level instead of one rate for a whole metro area. They reflect what modest rental housing actually costs in each ZIP, which means higher payment standards in more expensive neighborhoods. Housing choice voucher payments in this market are based on these rates.
Why do rents vary so much between ZIP codes here?
In Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI, 2-bedroom SAFMRs run from $1,930 to $3,460 per month. HUD sets each ZIP's rate from local rent data, so neighborhoods with stronger rental markets get higher voucher payment standards. For investors, the spread matters: the same house price can produce very different Section 8 rents a few ZIP codes apart.
How do I find Section 8 investment properties in Hawaii?
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